Haggai 2:1-9 (New Living Translation) 1 Then on October 17 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. 2 “Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of God’s people there in the land:  3  ‘Does anyone remember this house – this Temple – in its former splendour? How, in comparison, does it look to you now? It must seem like nothing at all!  4 But now the Lord says: Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people still left in the land. And now get to work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.  5 My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came out of Egypt. So do not be afraid.’

Haggai 2:1-9 (New Living Translation) 6 “For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. 7 I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to this Temple. I will fill this place with glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.  8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.  9 The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace?

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Rev.21:4)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace (Rev.21:4)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace Peace with God (Rom. 5:1) (Rev.21:4)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace Peace with God (Rom. 5:1) (Rev.21:4) Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. (Rom. 5:1)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace Peace with God (Rom. 5:1) Peace in the storms of life (John 16:33) (Rev.21:4)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace Peace with God (Rom. 5:1) Peace in the storms of life (John 16:33) (Rev.21:4) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace Peace with God (Rom. 5:1) Peace in the storms of life (John 16:33) Peace-making in a troubled world (James 3:17-18) (Rev.21:4)

“In this place I will bring peace.” (Haggai 2:9) “The kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom.14:17) Peace – what peace? Present suffering The suffering of God Our future hope “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Peace – real peace Peace with God (Rom. 5:1) Peace in the storms of life (John 16:33) Peace-making in a troubled world (James 3:17-18) (Rev.21:4) Wisdom that comes from heaven is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:17-18)